✧・゚ Fun Elf Ideas ・゚✧ https://funelfideas.com/ Funny Ideas For Your Elf On The Shelf Tue, 29 Nov 2022 03:21:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 When Should You Start Elf On The Shelf? https://funelfideas.com/when-should-you-start-elf-on-the-shelf/ https://funelfideas.com/when-should-you-start-elf-on-the-shelf/#respond Tue, 29 Nov 2022 03:20:29 +0000 https://funelfideas.com/?p=1028 Every November, people start asking, “When do you start Elf On The Shelf?” Right after Thanksgiving, it feels like December – and the Christmas season – just sneak right up!...

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Every November, people start asking, “When do you start Elf On The Shelf?”

Right after Thanksgiving, it feels like December – and the Christmas season – just sneak right up! No worries.

The typical day to bring the elf back is December 1st. However, the elf can come earlier or later, depending on whatever works for your family. Elves are, after all, magical enough to make anything happen! 🙂

So, it’s totally fine if you want your elf to come on Halloween, on Thanksgiving, or even if you want him or her to stick around all year long. For most people, the first day of December is the big day for the elf debut.

We have a lot of ideas for your elf’s big arrival here:
Elf On The Shelf Arrival Ideas

If you’re wondering what age you should start elf on the shelf ideas, I would say that elf is best enjoyed by kids who are about 5 or 6 (and older). At this age, most kids will understand the concept of rules, and since one of the main elf on the shelf rules is that we can’t touch the elf, 5 or 6 is a good age to start. For younger kiddos, they can still enjoy the elf doll at Christmas, but they may be more interested in getting to play with it!

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When does the elf go back to the North Pole? What day does the elf on the shelf leave? Most elves’ last day is December 24th, Christmas Eve. It makes sense to do it that way because Santa comes on Christmas Eve when the kids are sleeping so there’s no need for the after stick around any longer.

But you might be wondering, can the elf on the shelf stay after Christmas? Well, every family is different. In some homes, the elf comes back a couple times throughout the year, just to see how the kids are doing and congratulate them on their birthdays and other special times.

So, here are some ideas for your last day of elf on the shelf.

Christmas Eve Elf on the Shelf Letter

On the night before Christmas, many elves leave letters explaining that they go back to the North Pole. Here are some letters for when it’s time for the elf on the shelf to say goodbye. The letters are in PDF format, to download them, just click or tap on the DOWNLOAD link below each image:

Red Letter

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Green Letter

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Elf on the shelf after Christmas

Can the elf stay after Christmas? Usually the Christmas elves go back to the North Pole with Santa, since their other job most of the year is making presents. But occasionally elves are allowed to go and visit their human charges. Some elves appear at birthdays, Easter, Valentine’s Day, Halloween… it all depends on what works for that particular family!

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Hey, parents! The elves are back and… the set ups begin.

I know a lot of parents struggle with elf on the shelf especially when there are many OTHER things we’re also trying to manage during the holiday season. On social media, I hear many parents talk about how they just don’t have time to do elf stuff when they work full-time. Or that they get stressed out just hearing the phrase elf on the shelf!

I get it – so that’s why I started a free email series to bring you quick & easy elf on the shelf ideas you can do that don’t require any special props. You can do all these things with just the regular stuff you probably already have around the house.

I think doing the elf tradition should be FUN, joyful, and not be a source of stress for parents. Social media and even blogs like this can give the impression that we have to go really over the top. But that’s not true – we don’t have to make our homes look like a Macy’s Christmas window!

Think about the little things your mom, dad, grandma, teacher or whoever did for you when you were a kid that made Christmas special. Often just little things like a bowl of hersheys kisses or the neighborhood Christmas lights make December such a magic time for kids. It’s the little things that count!

So in these emails, I’ll be sending two easy elf ideas every day, focusing on the mentality that it’s the little things that make Christmas special. If you don’t want to spend extra time every day googling for elf ideas or if you just have decision fatigue and want something easy (like ME!), this email series is for you!

Emails will be sent out at 5pm EST every day from December 1st to December 24th (when elves go back to Santa!)

You can sign up using the form below.

Get 2 easy elf ideas every day until Christmas. Sign up here!

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Elf On The Shelf Coloring Pages https://funelfideas.com/elf-on-the-shelf-coloring-pages/ https://funelfideas.com/elf-on-the-shelf-coloring-pages/#respond Mon, 29 Nov 2021 21:27:16 +0000 https://funelfideas.com/?p=499 I’m so excited to share these FREE Elf On The Shelf Coloring Pages with you! In my house, we LOVE drawing. And my kids are constantly asking me to print...

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I’m so excited to share these FREE Elf On The Shelf Coloring Pages with you! In my house, we LOVE drawing. And my kids are constantly asking me to print coloring pages for them. But I noticed that it’s really hard to find cute elf coloring pages, so I decided to draw my own.

Well, I’m not saying I’m the best at drawing but I’m really happy with how these elf drawings turned out. I tried to make lots of varieties of coloring pages so you can hopefully find something that’s suitable for the age of the kiddos who will be using them.

Using The Coloring Pages

Please fee free to use these coloring pages in classroom settings, I would be so happy knowing that a teacher found them helpful! 🙂

These images may not be published on other websites without written permission. But you can email them, share them, or post on Facebook or Pinterest!

How To Print

To print an image, just click on the link below each image where it says “DOWNLOAD” and it will open up the full-size image for print. These elf coloring pages were designed to fit on a US Letter or A4 size paper (or smaller).

Elf Doggy Coloring Page

An elf on the shelf coloring page of a cute elf puppy

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Elf Hat Headband Printable

an elf on the shelf coloring page of an elf hat

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The Elf Hat headband printable is intended to be colored in, decorated, and then the bottom stapled to a long strip of paper to make it into a wearable headband!

Jolly Elf Boy Printable Coloring Page

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Cute Elf Girl Coloring Page

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Knee Hugger Elf On The Shelf Coloring Page Printable

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Elf Kids Coloring Pages

Hope you enjoy these cute kid elf coloring pages – let me know in the comments if you have any requests!

textured hair or locs, african or black elf on the shelf coloring page

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short hair elf boy girl coloring page

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flippy hair elf girl coloring page

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straight hair elf girl boy coloring page

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braided hair elf coloring page

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curly hair elf girl coloring page

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headscarf elf girl coloring page

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short curly hair elf girl boy coloring page

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long curly hair elf girl coloring page

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More Elf On The Shelf Printables

Who doesn’t love printable goodies?! They make life easier. I’ve got lots more cool and useful elf on the shelf printables on this site you might like!

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30+ Quick Elf On The Shelf Ideas That Require No Effort https://funelfideas.com/quick-elf-on-the-shelf-ideas/ https://funelfideas.com/quick-elf-on-the-shelf-ideas/#respond Wed, 24 Nov 2021 14:18:54 +0000 https://funelfideas.com/?p=415 Okay, it happens: sometimes you just need a place to hide your elf on the shelf very very quickly, without any preparation. Even though I’ve been doing elf ideas for...

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Okay, it happens: sometimes you just need a place to hide your elf on the shelf very very quickly, without any preparation. Even though I’ve been doing elf ideas for many Christmases, every now and then there’s been the odd time where it simply slipped my mind.

So here’s where you can find over 30 quick and easy elf on the shelf ideas that require absolutely no effort. These are little hiding spots that you already have around your house, so you can simply stick the elf there and be done.

Kitchen

Your kitchen is a great place for your elf to hide. For the main reason that just about everybody goes into the kitchen every day, so the kids will be sure to notice this one probably right away.

In the cabinet
In the pantry
In the refrigerator:

An elf on the shelf doll wrapped in a towel sitting in the fridge door shelf.
Brrr it’s chilly in the fridge! Be sure to wrap up your elf in a towel or washcloth so he or she can stay warm in there.


In the silverware drawer

An elf on the shelf doll laying in a kitchen utensil organizer in the drawer.


On the counter
On the table

Living Room

The living room is another great place for yourself to get spotted. Usually the living room is one of the first places that kids try to look for their elves.

Hanging upside down over a curtain rod:

An elf on the shelf doll hanging over a curtain rod by its legs.

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By the door
In the blanket
In the Christmas tree

an elf on the shelf doll perched in a silver christmas tree
Yahoo! Wouldn’t it be fun if we could all be small enough to climb up to the top of a Christmas tree? 😛


In the plant

a red boy elf on the shelf doll standing inside the pot of a snake plant.


In the stocking

a boy elf on the shelf doll with a red outfit peeking out of a white furry christmas stocking.


On the mantel

an elf on the shelf girl doll sitting on a mantel
Sitting pretty!


On the presents

An elf on the shelf doll sitting in the Christmas presents under a silver christmas tree.


On the shelf

a dark skinned elf on the shelf doll sitting on a shelf with an elf on the shelf ideas cheat sheet

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On the staircase
On the television

a boy elf on the shelf doll peeking over the top of a TV.


On the windowsill

Watching TV

An elf on the shelf doll watching a christmas movie on tv while holding a remote.

Bedroom

An elf hiding in the bedroom? It’s not the first place kids think to look, so it’ll be sure to surprise them!

Elf in the bed

An elf on the shelf doll tucked into the covers on a bed.


On the shoe rack
On the nightstand
In the dresser drawer

An elf on the shelf doll popping out from a dresser drawer.

In the toys:

an elf on the shelf doll in a hammock of stuffed animals

Bathroom

We love Elf On The Shelf Bathroom Ideas! The bathroom hiding places always seem to be the most chuckled-at in our house. Even just sitting around in the bathroom doing nothing, your elf is definitely being a bit mischievous!

On top of the toilet

An elf on the shelf doll sitting on top of a toilet.


In the linen closet
On the counter

You may love these Elf On The Shelf Toilet Paper ideas !

Other

There are all kinds of places in a house where your elf can hide out. Try to look outside of the usual places to come up with some unique hiding spots!

In the laundry room
In the wreath

An elf on the shelf doll sitting in a wreath.


On the bookshelf

An elf on the shelf doll sitting in a shelf.


On the ceiling fan

An elf on the shelf doll holding on to the ceiling fan blade.


On the clock
On the desk

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The SWEETEST Ever! Elf On The Shelf Candy Cane Ideas https://funelfideas.com/elf-on-the-shelf-candy-cane-ideas/ https://funelfideas.com/elf-on-the-shelf-candy-cane-ideas/#respond Tue, 23 Nov 2021 20:19:10 +0000 https://funelfideas.com/?p=626 In this post I’ll show you a ton of cool and silly off on the shelf candy cane ideas that you won’t need to spend hours and hours creating –...

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In this post I’ll show you a ton of cool and silly off on the shelf candy cane ideas that you won’t need to spend hours and hours creating – they’re easy, I promise!

Candy canes are a really versatile candy because of their unique shape. There are lots of ways elves can play with them!

Candy Cane Skiis

Making skis out of candy canes for your elf is an obvious choice, because the candy canes are exactly the right size and shape to be skis for an elf!

Female elf on the shelf doll Going skiing with candy canes.

To make the candy cane skiis:

A photo illustrating how the candy canes are taped to the elves legs.
  1. Lay the elf on a flat surface and place two candy canes near it, one beside each leg.
  2. Tape the candy canes on to the bottom of the leg using scotch tape (or another type of strong tape that won’t un-stick easily).
  3. Bend the legs up right where you have taped them to the candy cane.

Be careful that you don’t break the candy canes! They are fragile.

If you need help making your elf bendable, read my guide here: How To Make Your Elf On The Shelf Bendable

Candy Cane Sled

Zoom zoom zoom, you don’t have to have snow outside to let yourself go sledding! Just need some candy canes.

A girl elf on the shelf doll sitting in a sled made by taping candy canes together.

A candy cane sled is a really fun and simple idea you can do for your elf. It takes about 5 minutes to throw it all together. If you’re planning ahead for your elf ideas, you can get started making the candy cane sled beforehand so it’s ready to go on the night you plan to set it out.

A girl elf on the shelf doll sliding down a candy cane sled that is taped to the stairs railing.

To make the candy cane sled, simply take 4-6 candy canes and hold them in position with one hand, on a table. Lay a piece of tape across the candy canes and press the sides of it down on the table to hold it. Then add a second piece of tape on the other end of the canes. Both these pieces will be on the straight end of the candy canes.

Next, carefully lift up the candy canes and wrap the tape around so it sticks to the back. Now your candy cane elf sled is ready to go!

A photo illustrating how to tape candy canes together to make them into a sled for your elf on the shelf.

Candy Cane Hunt

You can write a little note or print out the one I’ve made (it’s free!) so that your kids won’t recognize your handwriting.

-Can you find all the candy canes?

-I hid ____ candy canes around the room! Can you find them all?

If you don’t have any candy canes, no problem! Print out this image of candy canes and cut it out. It’s available in color as well as one that you can add colors to if that works better for you.

Elf On The Shelf Candy Cane Hunt Printable

Free Candy Canes For Clean Rooms

Just place the candy canes in a glass or jar on the table and have the elf sit beside it. Make a little note (or print one out from here) that says “Free Candy Canes For Clean Rooms!”

I Love You Candy Cane Message

This one is so easy – take a piece of paper and place two candy canes on it, to make a heart shape as shown:

Then write “I” above the heart and “You” below the heart so that it reads “I Love You”. You can make one for each child if you want. For this elf idea, the elf just sits nearby!

Another way you can do this one is by just using candy canes. Write “I ❤︎ U”

Candy Cane Trapeze

To make a candy cane trapeze that your elf on the shelf can hang from, just tie a long bit of ribbon, yarn, or other sturdy string to each side of a candy cane. Then hang it from a hook or light on the ceiling or wall. Bend the elf so it’s arms or legs are attached to the candy cane and it will look like it’s swinging in the elf circus!

Candy Cane Zipline

This candy cane zipline is one of our kids’ favorites! Check out our post to see how you can set it up: Elf On The Shelf Zipline

On the shelf dog zip lining through the house using a candy cane.

Candy Cane Mini Golf

This is another cute little candy cane idea for the elves that looks a lot fancier than it actually is.

To make the elf look like they’re mini golfing using a candy cane, first you’ll need to choose a suitable location. A bookshelf, counter or other spot where the elf can stand without getting bumped is good – make sure the elf can lean on a vertical surface such as the wall.

If you have a green piece of paper, or a piece of green felt or cloth you can use, that can help to make it look like grass. But it’s not necessary.

Then position the elf so it looks like they’re standing and holding a candy cane with the curved side down, to look like a golf club. Color a small black circle on a piece of paper and cut it out – then place it on the “golf course” to make the hole.

Lastly, use a mini marshmallow or a small ball (gumball or other small round candy perhaps) to make the golf ball.

Magic Christmas Seeds

I find this elf idea so silly and I think kids love it for how goofy it is. It’s called “Magic Christmas Seeds” and basically what we’re going to be doing is growing some candy canes! This idea takes up 2 days, so it’s double fun!

First, find something you can use as the elf’s magic Christmas seeds. Christmas sprinkles, M&M candies, peppermint candies, Christmas-colored Tic-Tacs…. use what you’ve got! Take about 5-10 of them (make sure you have an equal number of candy canes) and place the “seeds” in a small dish.

Next to the dish, you’ll put a sign that reads, “Plant these Magic Seeds in sugar, blow them plenty of kisses, and sprinkle them with love!”

Be sure that you have sugar on hand to place in a small dish with the kids’ help. Then let them plant the little magic seeds into the sugar.

For the second day, spoon out the magic seeds first, then stick an equal number of candy canes into the sugar so that it looks like they have grown their over night.

The result is fun and will surely be one that they remember!

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It goes without saying that putting your elf in the bathroom already makes it kind of silly. On this page, you’ll find all of the funniest elf on the shelf ideas that you can do in the bathroom, with the toilet, with toilet paper, and sink, the mirror, you name it!

Gift Wrap The Toilet

Okay so this is definitely the grand finale of bathroom ideas for your elf, in my opinion! It’s pretty easy to do, and it actually doesn’t take as long as what it looks like, although beware that wrapping up a toilet can be a bit no see if you’re doing it at night.

A female elf on the shelf doll with pink outfit sitting on top of a toilet that has been gift wrapped with Christmas wrapping paper.

Toilet Paper Snowman

This funny elf idea was super easy to do. I took three unused rolls of toilet paper (well of course they’re going to be unused) and added some cut out black circles for the eyes, mouth, and buttons. Then I cut out a small carrot shaped piece of orange paper for the nose. I used a glue stick to adhere them to the toilet paper.

The nice thing about this one is that it doesn’t waste that much toilet paper if you use a glue stick, since the glue doesn’t pass through many layers of TP. Just be sure to apply the glue to the paper cut-outs and not the actual TP, which may not be strong enough to apply gluestick to directly.

You can also make a toilet paper elf snowman by coloring on the toilet paper with markers.

On the shelf girl doll sitting inside of a toilet paper snowman

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Elf Bath

Having your elf take a bath is a cute, clean idea that’s lots of fun. Kids will find it funny if the object that the elf is bathing in it’s also kind of silly. Think about what you have at home. It could be dry macaroni pasta, dry beans, or something a little bit more seasonal like tiny marshmallows, or other candies.

Elf Pooping

I don’t know about your kids, but it seems like every kid I’ve ever met has always had an obsession with poop humor! There is literally nothing funny in the kids universe of funny stuff. Then poop. So for this one all I did was crumble up a chocolate and place it in the bottom of a clear receptacle. A jar, a small picture like this one, or a glass works fine.

On the shelf doll looking like she is pooping into a glass. Who is actually a piece of chocolate that is smooshed up.

Elf Bandaids

Chances are you probably have a whole box of Band-Aids somewhere in your medicine cabinet. This one is super easy to do, all you need to do is pull out a bunch of Band-Aids and cover them all over yourself. This is especially a good idea to do for kids who have just gotten an owwie the day earlier.

Replace Toilet Paper With Tape

This is a super funny of Elf On The Shelf idea that you can do in the bathroom! All you need to do is remove the roll of toilet paper from the holder, and replace it with a roll of tape. And have your elf sit on the roller-holder-thingy and put a little sign in it’s hands that says “this could get sticky!”

A girl elf on the shelf doll sitting inside of a toilet paper roll holder, with assign reading "sticky" and the toilet paper has been replaced with a roll of tape

Morning Message on the Mirror

this is a good idea that you can do even if you forgot to set up an elf idea the night before. Just take a make up pencil, or lipstick, or a dry erase marker and write a cute happy message and their children’s bathroom mirror. Then place the writing tool in the arms of the elf and have the office sitting on the counter. So easy, so fun!

Toilet Fishing

This one requires a little bit more set up, but you just need to put some Goldfish crackers into the toilet and put a pencil with a string tape to it in the elves arms to make it look like he or she is fishing into the toilet for goldfishes. If you don’t want to put the crackers right into the water, because they will puff up and dissolve over many hours, you can place saran wrap over the toilet and place the Goldfish crackers on that.

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Elf on the shelf is always getting up to all kinds of mischief. In this post, you can find lots of examples of all kinds of silly of shenanigans. We scoured the web to find the funniest elf ideas that kids will be sure to love!

Are you new to having an elf at home in December? Be sure to check out our post: What is an elf on the shelf?

I need to get some hilarious of inspiration? Let’s go!

Funny Elf Ideas

Elf Chilling In The Fridge

if your kiddos can read, you could also put a little sign in there that says “just chilling!”

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idea found here

Elf LOVES Toilet Paper

we don’t know why elves on the shelf like toilet paper, but it seems like a pretty common thing for them to get into. Perhaps it’s because everybody has toilet paper at home, and there are lots of fun and creative ways that you can use it.

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idea found here

Elf Made A Fort

Elves are playful little creatures indeed. This idea is super simple, you just need to have some chairs that you can move around and a sheet that you can put over the top to make a cute little fort.

Notice how the elf in this picture is using a bulldog clip, clipped to the back of the chair to keep the fort in place.

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idea found here

Elf Playing With The Copier

if you have a printer that has a scanner top, you can easily do this elf shenanigan. I don’t know if I would personally do a full color skin print it out, but even black and white would look pretty funny.

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idea found here

Elf playing cops and robbers with action figures

if your kids have some action figures in their toy collection, you can easily use them to make a little scene where it looks like the action figures are playing good guys and bad guys with Elf. Use any kind of tape you have, including masking tape like shown here:

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idea found here

Elves making a track for toy cars

this cute and funny elf idea is a fun one if you have little boys in your home who have a collection of toy cars. Just use masking tape to make two parallel lines as tracks around the floor in your house. Then line up the cars along with the elves on the track.

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idea found here

Elf swing made out of a toilet paper tube

Having your elf swing up in the air is one of the good ways you can make sure that it’s not going to get accidentally touched. In this funny elf idea, they have made an elf swing using what looks like a shoe lace and a toilet paper tube. You might need to make your elf doll bendable before you can attempt this idea.

Check out more Elf On The Shelf Toilet Paper Ideas !

Elf Wrapped The Toilet In Christmas Wrapping Paper

This idea takes a little bit more effort on the parents part, but it’s sure to be one that the kids will always remember! I toilet wrapped up with Christmas wrapping paper will surely have them laughing and chuckling all day.

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Elf Doing Bench Press With Marshmallows

Everybody knows that else favorite foods are candies – so it only makes sense that an elf where do use marshmallows as a barbell. You can make your elf do a little bench press using two marshmallows and a toothpick.

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idea found here

Elf Writes A Message With Cereal

you can use any kind of small food item for this funny elf idea. Cheerios, Froot Loops, chocolate chips, Eminem’s, mini marshmallows, or any other type of tiny candies or snacks would work great.

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Elf Wrapped The Tree in TP

yes, another toilet paper related elf on the shelf shenanigans. This one is so easy and because it’s toilet paper it’s bound to be funny. Get it, “bound”?? Sorry!

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Elf Wresting With Toys

Not everybody has a miniature wrestling ring and action figures in their house, so think of what toys you DO have that your elf could interact with. If you have a doll house, Barbies, or even Legos, you could create some type of curious thing for your children to discover.

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Elf Playing Dress Up In Jewelry

elves love to play. It’s a fact. It’s also the reason why they are getting into all kinds of mischief!

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Elf Trapped In The China Cabinet

If you have some dishes on display that include clear glassware, you can try this goofy elf idea.

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Elf Playing Connect Four With A Doll

For this silly elf idea, just take out any board game you have that can be played by two kids at once, and arrange the pieces so it looks like the game has been in play. Pose your elf with a doll or stuffed animal.

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Elf Dumbbell

Another way you can make an elf dumbbell is using a plastic straw. Remember those?

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Funny Elf On The Shelf Toilet Paper Ideas You Gotta Do https://funelfideas.com/the-funniest-elf-on-the-shelf-toilet-paper-ideas/ https://funelfideas.com/the-funniest-elf-on-the-shelf-toilet-paper-ideas/#respond Thu, 11 Nov 2021 16:57:47 +0000 https://funelfideas.com/?p=639 Toilet paper – it’s funny, it’s in everyone’s houses, and elves love to do funny stuff with it! Just about anything using toilet paper makes for some really easy and...

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Toilet paper – it’s funny, it’s in everyone’s houses, and elves love to do funny stuff with it! Just about anything using toilet paper makes for some really easy and funny elf on the shelf ideas. Here are some of our top picks!

Each of these takes about 5 minutes or less. Click on an idea in this list to jump to it!

Toilet Paper Snowman

An elf on the shelf popping out of the top of a snowman made of three rolls of toilet paper.

To make a toilet paper snowman for your elf to present, you can either draw the features on with markers or cut them out with paper and glue them on with a glue stick. In this example, I used colored paper glued on. You can even include a little message that says “Do You Want To Build A Snowman?” if your kids are into Frozen!

Then you can either stick the elf’s legs inside the top of the snowman, as I did above, or stick the top part of the snowman onto the elf’s hat, so it looks like the elf is dressed up as a snowman, as shown below:

An elf on the shelf popping out of the center of a snowman made of three rolls of toilet paper.

Toilet Paper Sayings

An elf on the shelf doll sitting on top of 6 rolls of toilet paper that have funny potty humor written on them.

Okay, there are all kinds of funny toilet paper sayings you can make your elf write on toilet paper. Use your imagination or just use the ones I’ve written here, the kids will love them! I used normal markers to write these messages. You can expect to have to tear off 3-4 layers of TP depending on how thick each individual layer is and if it’s multi-layer, etc, once you’re done with this elf antic. Just a FYI!

Elf Toilet Paper sayings:

Let it Flow, Let it Flow!

Have A Poopy Little Christmas

He Sees You When You’re Pooping

All I want for Christmas is POO

Have Yourself A Merry Piddle Christmas

Jingle Bells, Poopy Smells

Jingle Bells, Your Poo smells

Rocking around the Xmas Pee

Toilet Paper Swing

An elf on the shelf doll sitting on a swing made of toilet paper.

To make the toilet paper swing, just gently tie about a 2-3 foot piece of toilet paper from a towel bar or bathroom light fixture. The toilet paper breaks easily, so be careful! Then position the elf in a sitting position on the toilet paper swing, and voila.

Toilet Paper Hammock

An elf on the shelf doll laying comfortably in a hammock made of toilet paper.

A toilet paper hammock for your elf is made in the same way as the swing. Just tie two ends of a strip of toilet paper to a towel rack or a light in the bathroom and position your elf doll so he or she is laying down comfortably on the hammock. I put my elf’s hands behind her head and crossed her legs so it looks like she’s really getting comfy!

Toilet Paper Trail

An elf on the shelf rolling down the stairs in the center of a roll of toilet paper.

A roll of toilet paper makes the perfect thing to roll around in – even down the stairs! This one is easy to do – just stick the elf’s legs through the toilet paper roll and push it up to the torso of the doll. Then hold on to the loose end of the toilet paper as you let the roll (and elf) roll down the stairs.

By the way, if you love these ideas, check out our Elf On The Shelf Cheat Sheet to have a printable list of funny and easy elf on the shelf ideas ready to go.

Toilet Paper Snowflakes

An elf on the shelf doll sitting next to a roll of toilet paper that has been cut to look like paper snowflakes.

If you’ve seen the movie elf, you might remember how Buddy the elf used all sorts of paper (including toilet paper) to make magnificent chains of snowflakes all over the NYC department store, “Gimbel’s.”

So it only makes sense that your Christmas elf on the shelf would want to do the same at home!

To make the toilet paper look like snowflakes, I unrolled about 2 feet of toilet paper and folded the squares like an accordion. Then I just used scissors to cut out triangles and flower-petal shapes on each side. When unfolded, it will look just like pretty handmade snowflakes.

Toilet Paper Mummy

An elf on the shelf doll wrapped up in toilet paper to look like a mummy.

A toilet paper mummy is a funny and silly way to make it look like the elf doll was getting up to shenanigans while everyone was asleep.

Toilet Paper Roll Tube Swing

An elf on the shelf doll swinging on a toilet paper tube.

Elves can use toilet paper tubes to do funny stuff, too! The toilet paper roll swing looks so clever but it really only took about 5 minutes start to finish. You just need an empty toilet paper roll (might want to save one ahead of time so you don’t have to dig through the bathroom trash..), a piece of string, ribbon, or gift-wrapping ribbon, and a light fixture or other good spot to make the elf swing dangle from. I placed mine over the dining room table.

Toilet Paper Message

An elf on the shelf doll inside a roll of toilet paper with the words "5 more days to go" written on the paper.

The toilet paper message takes the elf rolling in toilet paper idea a bit further – by adding a fun message! You can use some of the funny TP sayings I wrote about earlier on this page or include a fun countdown message such as “4 more days”!

Love these ideas? Here are some of The Funniest Ideas For Your Elf On The Shelf

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Elf On The Shelf Clean Your Room Ideas https://funelfideas.com/elf-on-the-shelf-clean-your-room/ https://funelfideas.com/elf-on-the-shelf-clean-your-room/#respond Wed, 15 Sep 2021 01:57:43 +0000 https://funelfideas.com/?p=556 Getting kids to clean up their rooms is notoriously difficult, but maybe with a little magic from the elf, they can do it! In this post we have some of...

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Getting kids to clean up their rooms is notoriously difficult, but maybe with a little magic from the elf, they can do it! In this post we have some of the cutest and silliest ideas for an elf on the shelf who wants the kids to tidy their rooms.

Elf got hurt tripping over toys

Here’s another way you can subtly remind the kids to clean up after themselves when they’re done playing with toys. This elf is bandaged up and has a note explaining that she fell down trying to walk across a floor covered in toys.

Elf Tripped On Toys

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These elves got hurt so badly from tripping on toys that they had to pull out the whole first aid kit!

No entry until you have tidied your room!

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These elves have completely blocked off the living room with red Christmas ribbons – until the kids have cleaned up their rooms.

Elf On Strike

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This elf has signs saying that he’s on strike until the rooms are clean. Very cute and bound to be effective, the kids will definitely want to see their elf up and doing fun things agin soon.

Elf is stuck until room gets clean

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Now this one is clever! Noelle the elf is stuck in her box. Surely that’ll get the kids to clean their rooms!

Clean the bathroom

P.S. Clean this room
It’s kind of gross!

Clean your room to make room for more toys!

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Well this is another way to motivate. If they weren’t going to clean their rooms out of pity for the injured elf, maybe thinking about making room for more toys will get them cleaning.

Elf says CLEAN YOUR ROOM

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Can he make himself any clearer than this? I think not!

Give them a PrEZent first

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Sometimes a little positive reinforcement beforehand makes starting a difficult task easier.

A letter from the elves

These elves have seen it with their own eyes. And they want their message to be seen loud and clear: Clean your room!

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